That is such a good point, pixiepunk! It really is about caring for your baby's elimination needs in a clean and comfortable way, and responding to their indications of discomfort (if/when they do) by taking care of what's actually making them uncomfortable. I know when I started I had "goals" like being out of diapers early, using fewer diapers, and the like. I learned at some point that being goal-oriented isn't really the way to go when making parenting choices! 
